The BSS Journey
What does it really take to build a small business in the UK — from the ground up, with your own hands and heart? This is my story of turning a dream into a self storage business: the opportunities and challenges, the blessings and nightmares, the highs and lows, the joys and tears, the breakthroughs and breakdowns, the laughter and frustrations, … and everything in between.
The BSS Journey: my road to start a self storage business from scratch
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Chapter 17. How to Convert an Old Building into a Self Storage Warehouse?
Part 3: Removing Walls and Rewiring Merit House may look tired, but structurally it’s solid — reinforced concrete columns and floors, built in an era when overengineering was still fashionable. The first real physical step was simple in theory:remove the internal partition walls and strip the building back to an empty shell. When choosing contractors,
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Chapter 16. How to Convert an Old Building into a Self Storage Warehouse?
Part 2: The Planning Permission Merit House was built in the 1960s as a beer factory. Over time it became a sign-making workshop — Merit Badges — and eventually picked up the name Merit House.(Yes, I could have renamed it Allcam House or BSS House. No, I didn’t bother.) From the start, the building carried
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Chapter 15. How to convert an old building into a self storage warehouse?
Part 1: The Architectural Plan How do you convert an old building into a self storage warehouse?The first sensible step is to ask people who already do it for a living. I sent the existing layout drawings of Merit House to three specialist self storage builders. Two responded fairly quickly. Within three weeks, I had
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Chapter 14. How to Control Devices via Tuya APIs (beyond APP)?
Tuya isn’t a new name to me. I’ve seen it pop up in all sorts of products over the years, and in my mind it always meant one thing: You can control devices using your phone instead of a remote control. In fact, my office furniture company (Allcam) even sells a TV lift that features
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How Technology-Driven Storage Solutions Are Transforming Self Storage In Birmingham?
Birmingham is evolving at an extremely rapid pace, and so are the storage needs of people. You are moving homes, starting a small business, downsizing, or just need more space, so you want to have a storage that feels easy, secure, and hassle-free. That is where technology has transformed everything. The modern-day storage is not
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Chapter 14: Why “Simple” Access Control Isn’t Simple After All
You’ve probably seen it before. A child shouts “Alexa, switch on the living room!” and the lights come on instantly. Nobody touches a switch. Nobody even stands up. It feels like magic, and you think: If a ten-year-old can do this, surely automating a self storage building should be easy. That technology is IoT. The
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Top Benefits Of Secure Storage Containers For E-Commerce, Contractors & SMEs
Securing safe, flexible storage can be challenging, especially if you run an online store, a construction project, or a small-to-medium-sized business. You should have a place where you can store your stock, tools, or equipment securely, though easily accessible, and at a low price. That is where the secure storage containers provided by the Birmingham
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How Can Self-storage Grow Your Business In Birmingham?
Running a business in Birmingham means you are dealing with constant movement. It is sometimes stock upgrades, equipment shifts, and paperwork that grow every day. When space feels tight, your work slows down, and it is the right time to look for self-storage. Storage Space Self Storage has become a home to many local businesses
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Top Reasons To Choose Storage Units In Birmingham For Home Or Business Needs
As you run out of space in your house or you are experiencing chaos at your work station, you need to find a reliable place to store where you can keep your stuff. That is where storage units Birmingham would come in. This place offers convenience, safety, and flexibility to the business owner and homeowner.
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